This season hasn't been kind to the Jim Thorpe Olympians, who are still winless after their 13th matchup. They were outmatched by Lehighton on the road and fell 51-19. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Jim Thorpe has suffered since December 15, 2023.
Several Olympians players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kiara Ginopolas, who scored six points.
Jim Thorpe bumped their record down to 0-13 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 19.6 points per game. As for Lehighton, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jim Thorpe will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Executive Education Academy Charter School at 12:00 p.m. on January 20th. As for Lehighton, they will face off against Louis E. Dieruff at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
